Midwoud
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as midwoude around 1312. Compound of Middle Dutch mid (“mid-, middle”) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The village was named for its location between Nibbixwoud and Oostwoud.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Mid‧woud
Proper noun
editMidwoud n
- A village and former municipality of Medemblik, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.